Changjiang Securities·2025-07-14 14:15Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" and it is maintained [12] Core Views - The report highlights the scarcity of popular pure electric SUV models priced above 300,000, driven by concerns over range and charging anxiety. The company is strategically focusing on high pure electric regions and highways to accelerate the deployment of charging facilities, which is expected to enhance the sales potential of its pure electric models [3][7][10] - The new model, Mega, has seen significant success following its upgrade, indicating strong potential for future sales growth in the pure electric segment [8][10] Summary by Sections Market Overview - The penetration rate of new energy SUVs priced above 300,000 has stabilized around 45%. Monthly sales of new energy SUVs averaged approximately 78,000 units, with total sales from January to May 2025 reaching 713,000 units, a year-on-year decline of 9.7%. The decline is primarily attributed to a drop in sales of traditional luxury brands [6][17] - The share of pure electric vehicles in the new energy segment has decreased from 74.7% (2020-2022) to 31.7% (2023 to May 2025), indicating a shift towards hybrid models [6][25] Charging Infrastructure - The company has accelerated the establishment of supercharging stations, with over 2,500 stations currently operational and plans to reach 4,000 by the end of the year. This initiative aims to alleviate range anxiety for pure electric vehicles, particularly in high-demand regions like the Yangtze River Delta and the Greater Bay Area [7][33] - As of June 2025, the company has covered over 125 highways with 839 supercharging stations, leading the industry in self-built highway charging stations [7][33] Product Development - The new Mega model has been upgraded significantly, with improvements in smart driving hardware and cabin configurations. The expected stable delivery volume is projected to reach 2,500-3,000 units per month, reflecting a growth of 150%-200% compared to the previous model [8][54] - The upcoming i8 model is designed to maximize internal space and reduce maintenance costs, featuring a pure electric architecture that enhances usability compared to hybrid models [9][76] Financial Outlook - The report anticipates a new cycle for pure electric vehicles, projecting significant sales growth for the company. Expected net profits for 2025-2027 are estimated at 8.3 billion, 12.4 billion, and 15.7 billion respectively, with corresponding price-to-earnings ratios of 25.5X, 17.1X, and 13.5X [10]